Mexican farmers get financial boost as shrimp deaths rise
Due to high mortalities of farmed shrimp in the state of Sinaloa, Mexican fish farmers will receive $75m to help with production and exports
Nicaragua bans Asian shrimp imports over EMS concerns
Ministry of agriculture and forestry has temporarily banned imports of shrimp from Asia following fears of the spread of early mortality syndrome
Deafening silence from struggling bluefin tuna firm
Months after warning of doubts about its viability, company maintains complete silence, as sources say internal power struggle led to ousting of CEO
Fears over ‘EMS-type’ shrimp disease in Mexico
Sources in the Latin American industry concerned over spread of ‘EMS-type’ disease hitting Mexican production, with government seemingly unhelpful
Nicaragua gives go-ahead for Chinese-backed canal
Plan for new rival to Panama Canal clears national assembly vote as sustainability and feasibility studies begin
Nicaraguans vote on Chinese-funded canal
If approved by politicians, a new channel through the Central American country could capture 4.5% of world maritime freight traffic and double Nicaragua’s GDP
Costa Rican government pledges support to shellfish industry
$200,000 of federal funds will be used to encourage shellfish production and protection in the Gulf of Nicoya
Research bodies look to commercialize white spot cure
Nano Labs joint venture with Mexican body will look into creating a marketable remedy for the aquaculture industry
EU ups pressure on IUU fishing countries
European commission welcomes progress by four countries, but warns others that it will have to start preparations for 'the next steps'
Argentina officials approve Vietnamese seafood exporter list
Since 2010, Argentina has emerged as Vietnam’s fourth largest trading partner in South America